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oh, what a funny little feeling love is. how weird it is that we learn the better parts of it from the people who didn't even bother to love us. all we needed was one look in our direction and we could have lifted the world on our shoulders. and yet, you never met my gaze. you stared at the ground and you stared at the stars over the horizon, not knowing I was waiting to get lost into those multitude of little galaxies you held within your eyes. -a

Day One of @gallerybooks’ #booksgivingchallenge : ~ A book I recommend the most ~
The Glass Castle captured my heart and sucked me in so deep that it took months for me to stop thinking about it all the time. It’s a heartbreaking but beautiful story of the authors life. Who has read this book? If you haven’t add it to your list stat 😍

This book was number 79 read for the year 😳😳😳 Yep, somehow I've managed to read 79 books this year! Whilst I didn't love this book (I did still read through to the end because I still can't quit on books. It wasn't terrible but I just didn't get into it), I'm now wondering if I can read 21 books in the last 41 days of the year? Hmmmm. 📚

#dailydoseofcalm : Lately life has been like a collage – messy pieces of paper, glue, and glitter everyway scattered on the floor with seemingly no way that they will one day fit together. When I was little, I used to love to create collages from magazines and old ripped up newspapers. For some reason, my brain could always make the images fit in a way that was different than their original intention, yet beautiful and interesting all the same. As my life continues to feel messy and scattered, it has become important to remind myself about the beauty of collages and the fact that it is hard to see the bigger picture when everything is everywhere, but one day there will be an image staring back at me with glitter in all the right places and ripped up pages that fit perfectly together.
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QOTD: What was your childhood hobby?

As Thanksgiving approaches this week I have been thinking about gratitude. Today I’m thankful for all of you lovely readers ❤️ It’s because of you that I am able to tell these stories. And for that, I don’t think I’ll ever be able to truly express my gratitude. I do however, have my party pants on 👖because I feel the need to celebrate! Therefore, if anyone would like an audiobook copy of Dr. Strange Beard: 👍 this post and I want to know what you’re thankful for today. If you have a buddy out there who also likes audiobooks, spread the word and you’ll both have the chance to receive a copy! Links to Dr. Strange Beard on audio are in my bio 🤗

You know that feeling when you find an awesome book and get totally immersed in it. Bedtime is pushed back, you're sneaking quick reads during lunch/bathroom breaks 🙈 and you look forward to quiet moments to dive right back in? Having that right now with Circe by Madeline Miller..only 19% in and I'm invested! Flawed underdog lead, Greek methodology - love love love!!✨✨✨ Haven't read as much as I usually do this past year and boy, have I missed it!✨✨✨✨

We both (me and my husband) love @trevornoah so my husband bought me this book and said that it will also help me see the similarities between our two countries (Romania and South Africa). We shall see when I am gonna have some time to read it, maybe next summer! :))
Meanwhile, we are excited to see you tomorrow on @netflixuk, @trevornoah , son of Patricia! Yaay! Can’t wait! ❤️ #netflixuk#sonofpatricia#trevornoah#dailyshow#gratitudeattitude#bornincrime#booksofinstagram

I’m so thankful for all of my readers and supporters over the years and I wanted to give the Knocked Up Abroad series to a new parent who is looking for inspirational and emotional stories. Enter the giveaway as a gift for yourself or to someone you love. No purchase required. Open to everyone. Included: Knocked Up Abroad, Knocked Up Abroad Again signed paperbacks, two postcards, and a bookmark.
How to enter the giveaway:
1. Follow me on Instagram @knockdupabroad
2. Like this post
3. Comment on what you’re thankful for this year
4. Optional: Tag a friend you think would love these stories. Each tag counts as an additional entry.
Giveaway ends on Wednesday, Nov 21 at 11:59 am PST. Winner will be notified via Instagram PM and announced on this page. This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram in anyway.
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